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Ascension

Child Life Specialist

Ascension, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Department: Pediatric Support Services

Schedule: M-F, Day shift

Hospital: Dell Children’s Medical Center

Location: Austin, TX

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long‑term & short‑term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the health‑care team to provide social, emotional, and developmental support during a pediatric patient’s illness and hospitalization.

Supply a caring and secure atmosphere for patients and their families in pediatrics.

Collaborate with the health‑care team to plan appropriate interventions.

Develop and/or participate in outreach and educational activities to teach families, staff, and the community about issues and services related to ill and hospitalized children.

Maintain proper education to continue with professional development.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration: Child Life Professional obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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